vituperation
vi·tu·per·a·tion
vituperation · vituperations
Schmähung, Beschimpfung
The act of vituperatingThe act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring.
UK/v(a)ɪˌtjuːpəˈɹeɪʃən/US/v(a)ɪˌt(j)upəˈɹeɪʃən/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring.
(countable, uncountable)Criticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh; abuse, severe blame or censure.
Schmähung, Beschimpfung
More definitions
- abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
Translations
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By meaning 1
criticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh:
Origin
From Latin vituperātiō (“censure, blame”), equivalent to vituperate + -ion.From Latin vituperātiō (“censure, blame”), equivalent to vituperate + -ion.
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Forms
plural: vituperations| Singular | vituperation |
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Synonyms
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